Tubarao
- ana petrova
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min read
Updated: Nov 30, 2023
I modeled, animated and then 3D printed my first character. The aim was to learn what is the best way to model an object for the 3D printer.
I choose my character to be a fish because it's not difficult to animate due to the fact I had a little skill in animation.

Project by Ana-Maria Petrova
2 year - Multimedia Design I (Major 3D)
Prof. Carlo Altera
Work in progress
Autodesk Maya
Modelling
Rigging
Animation
Texturing and Lighting
Mesh mixer
Slicing the models before printing it
Simplify3D
Creating the stl file for the 3D printer
Concept art

Final design and storyboard of the animation

Modeling

Rigging

Animation, Texture and UV

Slicing

Preparing the stl file for the print

Gif

Final render

3D printing
Printed and assembled fish
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